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ESG Analyst, Property & Structured Products

Employer
Wellington Management Company, LLP
Location
Boston, USA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 2, 2021

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Job Function
Other
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 55 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

POSITION

Within the sustainable investment platform, we are seeking an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Analyst to join our Investment Research team. Based in Boston, the ESG analyst will bring an understanding of the material ESG issues relevant to global real estate and structured products and effectively communicate differentiated investment insights to portfolio managers and analysts to be incorporated into our clients' portfolios.

Wellington views investment research as its core competitive advantage; the ESG analyst will be a regular contributor to the investment dialogue, including in our daily investment meeting. The ESG Analyst will be responsible for leading the stewardship activities for the real estate sector by making voting recommendations to equity holders and for maintaining and executing the firm's engagements on ESG topics with company management teams and Boards, in collaboration with equity and fixed income investors. In addition, the ESG Analyst will work closely with our structured products team to define Wellington's approach to ESG analysis in structured products

In addition to conducting fundamental ESG research and working with portfolio management teams and analysts, the ESG Analyst will have the opportunity to represent the team and communicate our ESG integration process to clients, consultants, and prospects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following essential skills are required for the role:
  • Investment acumen and passion - We are seeking an ESG Analyst who is passionate about both global markets and sustainability issues and has experience analyzing ESG issues as they pertain to real estate and structured products in the investment process. The ideal candidate will bring subject matter expertise on governance topics and environmental and social issues, along with an understanding of how these issues can impact an investment thesis, specifically in the real estate sector and structured products more broadly.
  • Superior collaboration and influencing skills - The successful candidate will enjoy contributing to a highly collaborative investment environment and will embrace the benefits of overlapping lines of idea generation. The ESG Analyst will build strong trusting relationships internally with colleagues and externally with clients, prospects, and local government/regulatory agencies. The ability to provide a point of view and challenge the status quo is critical, as is the humility to admit mistakes and a desire to learn from others; s/he must recognize the benefits of diverse perspectives. The ability to communicate (both verbally and in writing) action oriented investment recommendations clearly and with conviction and contribute to an open investment dialogue is important.=
  • Growth mindset - The flexibility and openness to continue learning, evolving and growing as an analyst. The ideal candidate will have a global perspective and creative approach for thinking about innovation and the evolution of sustainable investing and ESG.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Additional qualifications and individual characteristics include:
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in a related role ideally at an investment management organization;
  • Demonstrated ability to employ quantitative modeling and research skills to assist in security and market analysis;
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail;
  • Ability to set priorities and execute a research agenda;
  • Capacity for differentiated thinking and ability to problem solve effectively;
  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills;
  • Independence of thought, intellectual curiosity, and an entrepreneurial nature;
  • Ability to work well in a small, collaborative team, while also communicating and interacting with a broader group of investment professionals;
  • Global perspective; and
  • Strong academic credentials; advanced degree/CFA preferred.
SKILLS

JOB TITLE
ESG Analyst, Property & Structured Products

LOCATION
280 Congress

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law . If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMCANINQ@wellington.com .

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